Clock-case.



PATENTED JUNE 16, 1908.

W. M. BARRY. CLOCK CASE.

APPLICATION FILED OCT. 29,190"!- a B W, m

- 1 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

.WALTER M. BARRY, OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO JOHN G. NIOKLAUS, OF

' ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

CLOCK-CASE.

T 0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, VVALTER M. BARRY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Rochester, in the county of Monroe and State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in Clock-Cases, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to clock cases, and has for its object to provide a combined case and holder for the ordinary nickel clock now on the market, whereby the clock is supported in an effective manner by the improved case or holder and an attractive ornamental front or face provided for the clock.

With the above and general objects in view, the invention consists in the novel construction, combination and arrangement hereinafter fully described, illustrated and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a front elevation of a clock piece embodying the invention. Fig. 2 is a rear elevation of the same. Fig. 3 is an edge view thereof.

The clock case contemplated in this invention comprises essentially a frame or front 1 Which as shown in Fig. 1 may be given any desired amount of ornamentation, the said frame or front being provided with an aperture 2 through which the face and dial of the clock may be seen.

3 designates the ordinary alarm clock now sold in large quantities and arranged behind the face or frame 1. Just beneath the aper ture 2 a block 1 is fastened to the rear of the frame or front 1, said block serving as a partial support for the clock 3 and also as an anchor block to which the combined frame support and clock holder hereinafter described is secured by means of staples or other fastenings 5 as shown in Figs. 2 and 3.

The combined frame support and clock holder is composed of a piece of spring wire, the central portion of which is bent into loop form to form a prop 6 which inclines rearwardly from the frame or front 1 and supports the same in a substantially vertical position, as indicated in Fig. 3. After forming the prop 6, the two parts of the wire are brought together and fastened to the block 4 Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed October 29, 1907.

Patented June 16, 1908 Serial No. 399,640.

by means of the staples 5 after which the terminal portions of the spring wire are bent in opposite directions to form substantially semi-circular or arcuate spring arms 7 which partially encircle the cylindrical outer casing of the clock 3, as best shown in Fig. 2. The end portions of the arms 7 are then extended laterally and rearwardly to form fingers 8 which reach to the back of the clock, said fingers terminating in hooks or lips 9 which engage over the rear wall or rim of the clock as illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3, thus preventing the clock 3 from falling away from the front or frame 1.

By means of the construction above described, the clock 3 may be readily-placed between the arms 7 and removed therefrom whenever occasion requires. The front or frame 1 may be made of wood, metal or any desired composition and the ornamentation thereon may be greatly varied to satisfy the taste of the manufacturer.

Having thus fully described the invention, what is claimed as new is n 1. A clock case comprising a frame, and a combined frame support and clock holder secured thereto and composed of wire bent to form a prop for supporting the frame, spring arms adapted to embrace and support an ordinary cylindrical clock, and spring fingers which serve to press the clock against the frame.

2. A clock case comprising a frame having an opening therein, a block secured to the frame beneath said opening, and a combined frame support and clock holder secured. to said block and consisting of a piece of wire bent to form a prop for the frame, arcuate spring arms adapted to embrace an ordinary cylindrical clock, backwardly projecting fingers on said arms, and terminal hooks on said fingers adapted to hook over the edge of the back of the clock.

In testimony whereof I aifiX my signature in presence of two witnesses.

I/VALTER M. BARRY.

Witnesses:

JOHN G. N IOKLAUS, THOMAS B. BARRY. 

